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Q&A: Future Gopher Amir Coffey Talks Senior Season, and Upcoming Career at Minnesota

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Amir Coffey, a senior wing from Hopkins who is considered the state's top prospect in the Class of 2016, signed with Minnesota in the fall.

Coffey is averaging 20.9 points per game this season, leading the Royals to a dominating season. He has scored in double figures in most games with a season-best 35 points versus rival Minnetonka.

Coffey suffered a season-ending knee injury against Burnsville earlier in the season as a junior. Coffey played in only three games and averaged 23.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He shot 54.1% from the field, 35.